Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Almondbank
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick for householders, landlords and businesses in Almondbank. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Wind and rain getting in round a sash window
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
About our sand mastic in Almondbank
Across Almondbank, we renew sand mastic around sash and case windows. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand for a neat, traditional finish. We work on stone surrounds, timber door frames and period & listed homes, and the jobs we see most are draughty sash windows at the surround and patchy fillers round a sash window.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Almondbank is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Almondbank (PH1)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Find out about consent before window work on a listed home
- Clear gutters so water doesn’t pour onto the windows
- Ask a joiner to look at soft timber first
- Do not run silicone over sand mastic
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Water sitting against the mastic shortens its life.
Small cracks are a sign the mastic is ageing. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Almondbank
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Signs you need sand mastic in Almondbank
Paint, silicone or cement used over old mastic causes problems. They do not move with the timber and we normally remove them.
The most common problems we see are:
- Gaps round a timber door in stone or brick
- Window mastic to renew ahead of painting
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
If you look after a building such as Bertha Park High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Comparing quotes
- Which colour the sealant will be
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if the job turns out different
What happens if it’s left?
If you’re redecorating, renew the mastic first. Paint over cracked mastic won’t stop the gaps and traditional guidance is to leave the new mastic unpainted. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
How the visit works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints in most cases. For a place like Almondbank, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First we agree which joints need doing.
- We remove the old, loose mastic.
- Deep gaps are packed so the mastic sits at the right depth.
- We apply the mastic by hand and shape it.
- The surface is finished to suit the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
How we quote for sand mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How easy the joints are to reach
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Frames and glazing around Almondbank
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
In the older streets around St Serf's Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you let a flat or house near Perth station, cracked sand mastic around sash windows lets in the draughts tenants complain about.
Almondbank is about 3 miles north-west of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. Whether you are in the middle of Almondbank or further out, we cover sand mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Perth and Kinross coverage runs to 107 places, Almondbank among them. We also work in Dundee, about 21 miles from Almondbank.
We work across PH1 for sand mastic and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Main Street, College Mill Road and Roman Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Almondbank, we cover Pitcairngreen (1 mile north), Ruthvenfield (1 mile south-east), Huntingtower (1 mile south-east), Tibbermore (2 miles south-west) and Hillyland (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Perth (3 miles south-east), Blairgowrie and Rattray (14 miles north-east), Crieff (13 miles west), Auchterarder (11 miles south-west), Kinross (15 miles south) and Scone (4 miles east).
Around Almondbank
For rail, the closest station is Perth station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south-east) and Huntingtower Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Almondbank include Mailer Hill and Dupplin Lake.
Almondbank: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Almondbank?
Yes. Almondbank is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Almondbank in your area for sand mastic?
Yes, Almondbank is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
We’ll help you decide. Sand mastic suits many period homes and newer frames suit modern sealant.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s a mix of sand and a linseed-oil-based binder. It’s built up in the joint by hand and finished to sit neatly against the masonry.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Can old silicone round a sash window be swapped for sand mastic?
Generally, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.
Is consent needed for window work on a listed home?
Checking first is sensible. Ask your local planning authority whether consent is needed for listed or conservation-area properties.